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I often find myself sitting in the living room, watching—sometimes silently, sometimes with exasperation—as my family tune in to the latest reality show about relationships. Whether it’s The Bachelor, Love Island, Farmer Wants a Wife, Love on the Spectrum, or Sister Wives, the theme is almost always the same: romantic chaos, emotional drama, and the glorification of brokenness. It’s […]

I heard a story about a man who died in a small town. His name was Willie, and he was a plumber. As the only plumber in the area, he took advantage of the townsfolk for years, amassing quite a fortune over his lifetime. As a result, Willie was reviled in the community. Upon his […]

I sat in the crowd this week at a graduation ceremony—an event traditionally reserved for celebrating achievement, discipline, and personal growth. But as the graduates walked across the stage, I took note of something that was a little eschewed. What struck me was how the concept of “distinction” seems to have been redefined—blurred into something […]

I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. As a father, nothing is as painful as watching my children struggle with the same missteps I once made. I look at them—so full of life, promise, and potential—and I see […]

The Last Samurai is one of my favorite movies. The film vividly portrays the unwavering discipline and deep sense of purpose that have long been at the heart of Japanese culture, offering a dramatic glimpse into a society where honor, duty, and self-mastery shape every aspect of life. I couldn’t help but to feel a […]